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Michael Vick owns a dog again

Vick, who served 18 months in federal prison on dogfighting charges, confirmed Thursday that his family has a dog. The Philadelphia Eagles' four-time Pro Bowl quarterback refused to discuss the topic just a day earlier.

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"I understand the strong emotions by some people about our family's decision to care for a pet," Vick said in a statement. "As a father, it is important to make sure my children develop a healthy relationship with animals. I want to ensure that my children establish a loving bond and treat all of God's creatures with kindness and respect. Our pet is well cared for and loved as a member of our family."

Since his release from prison in 2009, Vick has worked with The Humane Society of the United States to speak out against animal cruelty. He's made appearances at schools and spoken to students about the dangers of being involved in dogfighting. Vick says that commitment will continue.

"This is an opportunity to break the cycle," Vick said. "To that end, I will continue to honor my commitment to animal welfare and be an instrument of positive change."

The Humane Society declined to comment.

Vick was banned from owning a dog until completing his probation period. When he first stated his desire to own one, it touched off a firestorm. Some animal-rights activists were outraged along with fans who thought the star player should never be allowed to have a dog.

"I'm not a psychopath. I'm not crazy. I'm a human being," Vick once told The Associated Press about wanting to own a dog. "What happened in my past and what I did in the culture I grew up in doesn't shape and mold me as the person I am now."

Re: Michael Vick owns a dog again

Good for him. What he did was disgusting and abominable but it involved a lot more than "OMG this guy hates dogs!" Funny that a lot of the people that're so against Vick hit up fast food joints twice a week.

Re: Michael Vick owns a dog again

I think what he's getting at is that the US slaughters 24 million cattle a year and morally we feel ok with that since we are removed from the process. OF course dog fighting has no practical value and is far worse but I would argue eating fast food on a reguarly basis has no practical value outside of poor health and lower life expectancy.

Re: Michael Vick owns a dog again

We are talking about an animal that has been breed for centuries especially for eating, compared to a dog that has been breed for centuries to be a companion or help/work with us. Of course even cows should be humanely put down.

Re: Michael Vick owns a dog again

We are talking about an animal that has been breed for centuries especially for eating, compared to a dog that has been breed for centuries to be a companion or help/work with us. Of course even cows should be humanely put down.

With all due respect, maybe you should go watch how cows are killed to make your food. It's completely disgusting.

Don't ask Marvin Harrison what he did during the bye week. "Batman never told where the Bat Cave is," he explained.